June 04, 2010 03:12am EST 

Lenox Hill Hospital was founded in 1857 as the German Dispensary, as a response to the need for medical services among the immigrant community. Since then, Lenox Hill Hospital’s staff have cared for millions of patients and their families, always on the tip of the national tongue for medical innovation and outstanding patient care. Today, Lenox Hill Hospital, despite being located in New York City, has gained international recognition for their excellence in cardiovascular care, orthopedic, surgery, sports medicine, maternal and child health, bariatric surgery and other services. The excellence in these services are supported by their 5 Centers of Excellence.
The 5 Centers of Excellence provide many treatment options for patients with simple and complex health conditions. Each of the Centers are also teaching centers responsible for research as well as education and training of new physicians here are a few of those Centers:
Lenox Hill Heart and Vascular Institute is a regional referral center that provides a comprehensive and effective approach to the diagnosis and treatment of simple and coronary and vascular conditions. This Center of Excellence integrates the Lenox Hill Hospital’s specialists in cardiology, interventional cardiology, cardiothoracic surgery, and vascular surgery to provide expertise and experience to its patients, researchers, and physicians.
The Department of Orthopedic Surgery at Lenox Hill Hospital is recognized nationwide for their expertise in the treatment of many musculoskeletal conditions, such as disorders of the knees, hips, spine, feet, ankles, shoulders, elbows and hands. They boast minimally invasive techniques in orthopedic surgery, a factor in their being named as one of the top 100 teaching hospitals with an Orthopedic Residency Program. Lenox Hill Hospital also hosts the Nicholas Institute of Sports Medicine and Athletic Trauma, the first center in the nation dedicated to the study of sports medicine.
The Manhattan Eye, Ear & Throat Institute was establed in 1869, and is internationally recognized for its accomplishments in ophthalmology, otolaryngology and plastic surgery. MEETI provides thousands of patients a year with the highest quality treatments available in its state-of-the-art surgery facilities. They also have the Cochlear Implant Center and the Lenox Hill Hospital Sleep Disorder Center.
Each year, Lenox Hill Hospital treats over 325,000 patients. They are committed to the highest standards of medical education, cutting edge clinical research and innovative community outreach programs. You can find additional information about the Lenox Hill Hospital by logging on to their website.